Veterinary Physiotherapists specialise in the release of muscle spasm and in the mobilisation of joints to gain pain relief and restore normal movement patterns. Some manual techniques used include joint mobilisations and manipulations, massage, myofascial release, trigger point release and massage. Electrotherapies such as laser, NMES, therapeutic ultrasound, pulsed electro-magnetic therapy and TENS can also be used to enhance healing properties. Individual home management and exercise plans are also provided with each session to help you continue your rehabilitation at home.
Animals unfortunately can’t tell us where their pain is or if they have injured themselves and therefore rely on their caregivers to notice and be proactive to help. Your veterinarian will then often be the first line of contact and may perform diagnostic checks where appropriate. Physiotherapy can then be used to support your animals recovery and rehabilitation.
Animals will often hide subtle signs of discomfort through compensations throughout the body. You may see behavioural changes or abnormal gait patterns which can be caused by underlying musculoskeletal pain. Noticing these subtle changes in your own animal quickly and being proactive to find help a diagnosis can significantly help the prognosis of recovery andsuccess before an injury occurs. If unfortunately your animal suffers a direct injury or has to have a surgical procedure, physiotherapy is a necessity to get back on track. There are many conditions which have been scientifically proven to improve from routine physiotherapy such as Osteoarthritis, Tendon Injuries, IVDD, Fractures and muscle wastage.
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